Experts Say Proposed SR&ED Changes Could Boost Tech Companies and National Productivity

Experts Say Proposed SR&ED Changes Could Boost Tech Companies and National Productivity

Draft revisions to a significant research and development (R&D) tax credit program are receiving praise from the Canadian tech ecosystem. These changes could help address…

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General Fusion Secures $30 Million CAD to Continue Pursuit of Commercial Fusion Power

General Fusion Secures $30 Million CAD to Continue Pursuit of Commercial Fusion Power

Months after reducing staff and operations due to fundraising difficulties, General Fusion’s call for investment has been answered. The Richmond, BC-based company secured $22 million…

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Deep Sky Launches First Direct Air Carbon Capture Facility in Alberta

Deep Sky Launches First Direct Air Carbon Capture Facility in Alberta

Montréal-based cleantech startup Deep Sky has announced that its pilot carbon-capture facility in Innisfail, Alberta, is now operational, marking a first for North America. Deep…

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Aalo Atomics, led by Canadians, secures $100 million USD Series B funding for nuclear power plans

Aalo Atomics, led by Canadians, secures $100 million USD Series B funding for nuclear power plans

Aalo Atomics, led by Matt Loszak, a co-founder of Humi, has secured over $100 million USD in Series B funding. The round was led by…

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BDC Allocates an Additional $200 Million to Startups Innovating Technology for Traditional Industries

BDC Allocates an Additional $200 Million to Startups Innovating Technology for Traditional Industries

The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is committing an additional $200 million CAD to support early-stage Canadian startups working on transformative technologies for traditional…

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Queer Tech Founders Consider Moving to Canada Amid US DEI Rollback

Queer Tech Founders Consider Moving to Canada Amid US DEI Rollback

Mary Richardson felt overjoyed when her 2SLGBTQIA+-focused dating app, Bindr, received recognition at Montréal’s Startupfest in 2024. The event helped her connect with Vancouver’s Bradley…

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Friendlier Secures $4.5 Million to Aid Food Service Operators in Eliminating Single-Use Containers

Friendlier Secures $4.5 Million to Aid Food Service Operators in Eliminating Single-Use Containers

Guelph, Ont.-based cleantech startup Friendlier has secured $4.5 million CAD to expand its efforts in reducing single-use waste for food service operators. This funding round…

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Clean Growth Fund in London Secures €56.8 Million to Advance UK ClimateTech

Clean Growth Fund in London Secures €56.8 Million to Advance UK ClimateTech

Clean Growth Fund (CGF), a London-based venture capital firm focusing on climate technology, has raised €56.8 million for the first close of its second fund,…

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Federal Government Invests $8 Million in Six Québec EV Battery and Charging Projects

Federal Government Invests $8 Million in Six Québec EV Battery and Charging Projects

The federal government is allocating $8 million to six electric vehicle (EV) battery and charging initiatives by Québec companies via Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan) Energy…

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Seed-Stage Rebound Shines in Québec's Gloomy VC Landscape: Report

Seed-Stage Rebound Shines in Québec’s Gloomy VC Landscape: Report

Québec’s seed-stage funding landscape is bouncing back following a challenging 2024, with its growth surpassing national averages, though the province still faces a decline in…

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